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Diabetes: How to get tested, what to look for
March 20th, 2011
I recently wrote about one of the affects of diabetes: the peril of your feet. Diabetes can affect your feet, and not taking care of it can result in sores on your feet, or even worse, amputation.
But the big question on most peoples minds is: what is the difference between Type 1 and type 2 diabetes?
Type 1 diabetes is a disorder where your body does not make enough insulin (a naturally produced substance in your body that helps digest sugar). The body turns on the pancreas (the creator of insulin) and attacks it, resulting in a insulin deficiency. This type of diabetes is usually discovered earlier in life. It can be linked to genetics. The is no treatment for Type 1 diabetes.
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Depression: take charge of your mental health
March 2nd, 2011
I have been talking a lot about mental health these days. Because it is just as important to take care of yourself mentally and it is to take care of yourself physically. At work we had a presentation by a local therapist about depression. This article is adapted from her presentation. Not really an upper right? But what she said was interesting. A lot of people would not admit that they are depressed. Thoughts of shame and guilt flood their mind. While breaking your leg seems to be an acceptable ailment, depression is not. Insensitive people might say, “Get over it; it’s no big deal.” But to those who suffer from depression, it is a big deal.
Some studies say that more than 9 million Americans suffer from depression. And t
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The Withdrawal of Supplemental Annuity Plans
March 1st, 2011
A supplemental annuity plan is a tax-deferred annuity bought through financial advisers licensed for state life insurance sales. The deferred annuity doesn’t reduce annual income based on contributions; there is no contribution limit. Earnings grow without tax consequence until taken out. The withdrawal of an annuity is also referred to as a distribution or surrender.
IRS Regulations
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Veterans Benefits From the U.S. Government
February 23rd, 2011
Veterans receive U.S. government benefits, including education benefits. Fotolia.com”>
Because of the nature of their service to the United States government, veterans have access to numerous benefits, ranging from home loans to specialized memorial services. Knowing which benefits from the government are available to veterans will help ensure that you have access to all entitlements associated with serving in the U.S. military.
Compensation and Pension
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10 Ways to Save Money on Your Home Insurance
February 19th, 2011
Here are 10 top tips to help you lower your home insurance premium. Keep your house protected without paying outrageous home insurance premiums.
With the everyday cost of living going up and a continually bleak economic situation, everyone is trying to save money at the moment. One of the biggest monthly costs the average person faces is utility bills and for homeowners this includes home insurance.
If you own a property then you will need to cover it with home insurance or property insurance and this can cost a lot. However, there are many ways in which you can quickly and easily lower your home insurance premium.
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What Are Financial Barriers?
February 16th, 2011
Standard of living often depends on the amount of money a person has to spend and invest. Many common activities that can improve one’s standard of living, such as going to college, starting a business, buying a home, traveling and buying a car, require a significant amount of financial resources. When high costs make a certain activity difficult to afford, it is considered a financial barrier.
Basics of Financial Barriers
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Oral hygiene linked to heart health
February 15th, 2011
What do your heart and your teeth have in common?
Did you know that bad dental hygiene can lead to heart disease? An article in my local newspaper today explored the connection between hygiene and coronary health. The surprising connection is how heart disease is directly related to dental up keep.
In honor of February being Children’s Dental Health Month, it’s time to get your mouth in shape. Unless your family health insurance includes a good dental plan, you will want to pay attention. And let’s be honest a healthy mouth is good for your body and for your wallet, so you will want to pay attention anyway.
The article does state that taking really good care of your teeth will prevent any heart disease, but they suggest that those who have goo dental hygiene tend to be those who have a good overall health in general. Extra
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Education Needed to Be an RN
February 12th, 2011
Nursing students must obtain a degree to be eligible to become a registered nurse. Fotolia.com”>
Registered nurses make up a key component of the United States healthcare system. RNs help with various aspects of patient care, such as administering treatment, educating patients about managing medical conditions, and counseling and supporting family members of patients. Obtaining a registered nursing license requires passing the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) and before that, graduating from an accredited nursing program.
Associate Degree
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